Sugar Free Fudge

Jmmbear · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 48

In article , lallin@juno.com
writes:

>
>According to MasterCook, there are 40gr. carb in the entire recipe, when
>made with Splenda and walnuts.
>

Thanks I appreciate it..
As always YMMV and this is JMO
Jeanne Type 2 Diagnosed 05/28/02
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Archived from group: alt>food>diabetic

Jmmbear · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 48

In article , lallin@juno.com
writes:

>
>I am not trying to be mean with this question; but, what makes Jennifer any
>more of an authority on the nutritional content of Splenda than the
>manufacturer's label? Why should I believe her assertion?
>
>Thanks,
>Larry
>
>
>

Larry the nutritional content on the label goes by serving. By federal law they
can say that something has 0 carbs if it is less than .99 carbs.. Often
companies will half the serving size so that they can say something has less
carbs.. It is legal to do so. The companies have a vested interest in making
things sound better than they actually are.. Most items have carbs.. Most.. So
read your labels carefully. By the way the carb count I got, which is the same
as Jennifers came from the USDA's web site on nutritional information.
As always YMMV and this is JMO
Jeanne Type 2 Diagnosed 05/28/02
189/154/120

lallin · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 10

On 10-Nov-2003, Jennifer wrote:

> I'd have no reason to make this stuff up. In the US, if a serving has
> less than 1 g of carbs, they can label it as zero. the problem lies
> when you use a lot. Those 0.5 and 0.7 g add up.
>
> Here you go... directly from the manufacturers website.
>
> THIS is from the US website:
>
> People with Diabetes can Enjoy the Great Sugar-Like Taste of SPLENDA® No
> Calorie Sweetener!
> Sucralose, or SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, the no calorie sweetening
> ingredient in SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, is not a carbohydrate and
> has been shown in studies to have no effect on blood glucose control or
> insulin levels.

Thanks for citing your source. I've been online a long time and have become
skeptical of assertions by people I don;t know. Though you may not make
this stuff up, there are plenty of people out there who do. Then there are
the delusional and misguided.

Thanks,
Larry

Alan · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 6

On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 15:59:10 -0800, Jennifer
wrote:

>>>>1/2 c Sugar substitute If you use bulk AS, it has a bulking ingredient
>>>>that has carbs: Splenda for example has .5g per teaspoon.
>>>>A half cup has 24 teaspoons or 12g of carbs
>>>
>>>I didn't know that. It isn't on the Splenda box anywhere. grrrr And
>>>here I've been not counting any carbs from the sweetener...
>>
>>
>> I am not trying to be mean with this question; but, what makes Jennifer any
>> more of an authority on the nutritional content of Splenda than the
>> manufacturer's label? Why should I believe her assertion?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Larry
>I'd have no reason to make this stuff up. In the US, if a serving has
>less than 1 g of carbs, they can label it as zero. the problem lies
>when you use a lot. Those 0.5 and 0.7 g add up.
>
>Here you go... directly from the manufacturers website.
>
>THIS is from the US website:
>
>People with Diabetes can Enjoy the Great Sugar-Like Taste of SPLENDA® No
>Calorie Sweetener!
>Sucralose, or SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, the no calorie sweetening
>ingredient in SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, is not a carbohydrate and
>has been shown in studies to have no effect on blood glucose control or
>insulin levels.
>Like other tabletop sweeteners, the granular and packet products contain
>bulking ingredients, dextrose and/or maltodextrin, which are natural
>food ingredients. These ingredients provide volume and contain an
>insignificant amount of carbohydrate (less than 1 gram) and calories
>(less than 5) per serving, so that SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener meets
>FDA's standards for "no-calorie" foods.
>
>But THIS is from the UK website... they give exact numbers:
>
>Enjoy the Foods You Love...
>SPLENDA® Low Calorie Sweetener is exciting news for people with
>diabetes, because it can help you and your family enjoy the sweet taste
>of foods and drinks, without all the calories and carbohydrates of sugar.
>Sucralose, the calorie-free sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA® Low
>Calorie Sweetener, is not a carbohydrate and has been shown in studies
>to have no effect on blood glucose or insulin levels.
>Like many tabletop sweeteners, the Granular product contains the bulking
>ingredient maltodextrin, which is derived from natural food starches.
>This ingredient provides volume and contains a minimal level of
>carbohydrates (SPLENDA® Granular contains 0.5g of carbohydrate and 2
>Calories per 0.5g teaspoon).
>
>
>Jennifer
>

Fair question.

Great answer.

Cheers Alan, T2, Oz
dx May 2002, diet and not enough exercise.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

Jmmbear · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 48

In article , "Julie Bove"
writes:

>> The baking chocolate has 4 grams of carb minus the 2 grams of fiber.. per
>1/2
>> oz of chocolate..Dang, that would make that recipe 16 grams of carb for
>the
>> chocolate minus 8 grams of fiber.. so, 8 active grams of carbs per
>recipe..
>
>I made some today. Had to use cocoa powder and butter since I had no baking
>chocolate. Will buy some chocolate tomorrow because I had a hard time
>getting the cocoa to mix in and there are a few unpleasant little balls of
>cocoa lurking in there still.
>
>My daughter and husband hated the stuff, but I thought it was good. Not
>like my Mom's fudge by any means. Tasted slightly like cheesecake, but not
>overwhelmingly so. I added walnuts, and more than the 1/2 cup the recipe
>called for. It's VERY rich! I doubt if you'd want to eat more than a small
>bite at a time.
>
>--
>Type 2

When you use the cocoa powder use a wisk and add it in small amounts until it
is mixed in thoroughly each time.. I have a great brownie recipe that I dont
make anymore that uses cocoa powder.. I tried subsituting splenda, but not
enough moisture.. I will have to experiment more.. I willl do this around the
holidays, that way I can give it away.. LOL
As always YMMV and this is JMO
Jeanne Type 2 Diagnosed 05/28/02
189/154/120

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 106

"Jmmbear" wrote in message@mb-m05.aol.com...

> When you use the cocoa powder use a wisk and add it in small amounts until
it
> is mixed in thoroughly each time..

I tried several things and had to resort to the mixer. A whisk wouldn't do
because the cream cheese is rather stiff. Tried it again today using the
unsweetened chocolate, and it gave a smoother texture, and a slightly better
flavor, I think. Also, the stuff was hard to get out of the pan. So this
time, I made it into balls and rolled them in chopped walnuts. They look
beautiful! Will have to see how well they go over at the meeting tomorrow
night.

>I have a great brownie recipe that I dont make anymore that uses cocoa
powder.. I tried subsituting splenda, but not
> enough moisture.. I will have to experiment more.. I willl do this around
the
> holidays, that way I can give it away.. LOL

I haven't had a brownie since before diagnosis. I used to be very picky as
to what went into and on my brownies. Walnuts were a must. Cream cheese
(or even leftover ricotta) was nice, but they had to have oodles of frosting
on top. *sigh* Oh, the memories!

--
Type 2
http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/

Jmmbear · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 48

In article , "Julie Bove"
writes:

>
>I haven't had a brownie since before diagnosis. I used to be very picky as
>to what went into and on my brownies. Walnuts were a must. Cream cheese
>(or even leftover ricotta) was nice, but they had to have oodles of frosting
>on top. *sigh* Oh, the memories!
>
>--
>Type 2

Sounds wonderfull... I had a great brownie recipe and used to make huge batches
to take on bus trips when I chaperoned.. I cut them in small pieces and handed
them out a bit at a time.. Kids loved them, as did i.
Even better with a large glass of cold milk..Sigh.. Okay, one night I will try
this and see what happens.. LOL
Im less carb sensative at night..Those brownies sound awfull good right now..
Time to go to sleep and dream.. I better not wake up with a pillow
missing..haha.
As always YMMV and this is JMO
Jeanne Type 2 Diagnosed 05/28/02
189/154/120

Jennifer · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 64

These aren't like the Brownies of our dreams... but they do help!

MYRA'S CHOCOLATE-WALNUT BROWNIES

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups Splenda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cream (or water or coffee)
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 square pan.

In a mixer, cream together the butter and Splenda. Add the eggs, one at a
time, incorporating well. Add the vanilla and cream, blending well. In a
small bowl, mix together the almond flour, xantham gum, salt and baking
soda. Add the almond flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating
with the chocolate. Fold in the nuts. This makes a very stiff batter -
almost dough-like.

Spread the batter in the greased pan, and baking for about 12-13 minutes,
or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cut into 16 1-inch squares.

Makes 16 servings, 3.38 carbs per serving.

Jmmbear wrote:
> In article , "Julie Bove"
> writes:
>
>
>>I haven't had a brownie since before diagnosis. I used to be very picky as
>>to what went into and on my brownies. Walnuts were a must. Cream cheese
>>(or even leftover ricotta) was nice, but they had to have oodles of frosting
>>on top. *sigh* Oh, the memories!
>>
>>--
>>Type 2
>
>
> Sounds wonderfull... I had a great brownie recipe and used to make huge batches
> to take on bus trips when I chaperoned.. I cut them in small pieces and handed
> them out a bit at a time.. Kids loved them, as did i.
> Even better with a large glass of cold milk..Sigh.. Okay, one night I will try
> this and see what happens.. LOL
> Im less carb sensative at night..Those brownies sound awfull good right now..
> Time to go to sleep and dream.. I better not wake up with a pillow
> missing..haha.
> As always YMMV and this is JMO
> Jeanne Type 2 Diagnosed 05/28/02
> 189/154/120

Jmmbear · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 48

In article , Jennifer
writes:

>These aren't like the Brownies of our dreams... but they do help!
>
>MYRA'S CHOCOLATE-WALNUT BROWNIES

Thanks Jenn, Myra has some awesome recipes.
As always YMMV and this is JMO
Jeanne Type 2 Diagnosed 05/28/02
189/154/120